A married couple from Sweden created a greenhouse around their house to warm it (Photo, Video)

Charles Sacilotto (Charles Sacilotto) and Marie Granmar from Stockholm originally approached the solution to the problem of preserving energy in their own home: they enclosed their monastery in a huge greenhouse.

This unconventional approach to heating has proven quite effective. Now, solar energy not only provides heat inside the home, but also creates a mild climate outside.

The greenhouse, which is twice as large as the house, is made of metal structures and durable glass with a thickness of 4 millimeters.

In order to maximize the use of the additional space inside the greenhouse, the couple turned the roof of the house into a terrace where you can sunbathe, read and play with the children.

In addition, they grow fruits, vegetables and grapes, and also set up a small reservoir for goldfish.

To create such a building, the couple was inspired by acquaintance with the architect Bengt Warne, who built a similar house Naturhus back in 1974.

Despite all the advantages of a house inside a greenhouse, the dwelling is not completely autonomous in terms of heating. “This is not a house where you will have an ideal climate year-round,” Granmar admits.